State Department Budget Proposal

2004-02-13T00:02:56-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/13e/20040213000306001.jpgSecretary Powell testified about the president’s budget request for the Department of State. Among the issues he addressed were funding levels for winning the war on terrorism, reconstructing Iraq and Afghanistan, cooperating with international counter-terrorism, law enforcement and intelligence efforts, expanding democracy and helping to generate prosperity, international broadcasting, HIV/AIDS programs, and food programs. Among issues discussed were pre-war intelligence about Iraq, immediate post-victory management of Iraq, Haiti, and funding the Nunn-Lugar disarmament process.

Secretary Powell testified about the president’s budget request for the Department of State. Among the issues he addressed were funding…
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Secretary Powell testified about the president’s budget request for the Department of State. Among the issues he addressed were funding levels for winning the war on terrorism, reconstructing Iraq and Afghanistan, cooperating with international counter-terrorism, law enforcement and intelligence efforts, expanding democracy and helping to generate prosperity, international broadcasting, HIV/AIDS programs, and food programs. Among issues discussed were pre-war intelligence about Iraq, immediate post-victory management of Iraq, Haiti, and funding the Nunn-Lugar disarmament process. close